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Teheran, Freeman Help Braves Top Mets, 5-3

Julio Teheran pitched effectively into the seventh inning

Associated Press

April 11, 2015 10:42 p.m. ET

ATLANTA--Julio Teheran pitched effectively into the seventh inning and the Atlanta Braves stayed hot with a 5-3 victory Saturday night over the New York Mets, who learned earlier that injured closer Jenrry Mejia was suspended 80 games for a positive drug test.

The Braves began the season looking to rebuild after trading several big-name players, but instead they improved to 5-0 for the first time since beginning the 1994 season 7-0....